About the role:
The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering technology projects that enhance the NSW Parliament’s digital capability and operational efficiency. The role manages the end-to-end delivery of Minor Capital Works funded projects and operational improvement initiatives within the IT Services Branch, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to organisational strategies.
About us:
Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our people:
Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:
- Competitive salary and annual leave loading
- 35-hour week and flexible work options
- Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
- Free annual Influenza vaccination
- Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
- On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office
About you
In this role you will need demonstrated experience managing IT projects across infrastructure, applications and operational improvement domains. Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies, such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile delivery principles. You will need substantial experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and diverse stakeholder needs. Experience preparing project documentation, including business cases, project plans, risk registers and status reports, together with a sound knowledge of IT service management practices, such as ITIL and enterprise IT governance.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Certification or experience with ITIL Foundation (or higher) in service management practices.
- Certification (e.g. CAPM) or equivalent experience in foundational project management methodologies
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Role Description
- Department of Parliamentary Services website
- Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament
How to apply:
To apply for this position please provide:
- An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
- A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.
Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.
Targeted questions:
- Describe your approach to managing an IT project from initiation through to closure, including how you manage scope, risk, stakeholders, budget, governance and reporting.
- Provide an example of how you have ensured, or would ensure, that change management, testing, training and BAU transition are properly incorporated into an IT project.
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- an Australian Citizen
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Reference: 492590
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 9 August 2026[11.55pm]
